Queen of the Skies by Lufthansa
The first Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental in service with launch customer Lufthansa.Lufthansa’s 747-8 Intercontinental is equipped with 362 seats in a three-class configuration (8 First Class, 92 Business Class and 262 Economy Class).
Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental was formally launched on November 14, 2005. It can carry up to 467 passengers in a typical three-class configuration over 8,000 nmi (15,000 km) at Mach 0.855. The 747-8I can carry 51 more passengers and two more freight pallets with 26% more cargo volume than the 747-400.
The upper deck is lengthened for this aircraft. New engine technology and aerodynamic modifications allow longer range. Boeing has stated that compared to the 747-400, the 747-8I is to be 30% quieter, 16% more fuel-efficient, and have 13% lower seat-mile costs with nearly the same cost per trip.
Want to fly with this plane please check the route & schedule below.
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| Mini bar on the first class |
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| Business Class |
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Route & Scheduled Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental Lufthansa
Frankfurt-Chicago
Update June 13, 2013 as follows:
| Service | Flight Number | Departs | Arrives |
| Frankfurt-Chicago | LH430 | 10:35 | 12:30 |
| Chicago-Frankfurt | LH431 | 16:30 | 07:45+1 |
Frankfurt-Mexico City
Update June 18, 2013 as follows:
| Service | Flight Number | Departs | Arrives |
| Frankfurt-Mexico City | LH498 | 14:10 | 19:05 |
| Frankfurt-Mexico City | LH499 | 21:00 | 15:00+1 |
Frankfurt-Sao Paulo
Update June 19, 2013 as follows:
| Service | Flight Number | Departs | Arrives |
| Frankfurt-Sao Paulo | LH506 | 22:05 | 04:25+1 |
| Sao Paulo-Frankfurt | LH507 | 18:45 | 11:20+1 |
photo by Chris Sloan, Boeing, Lufthansa